Company DescriptionFor over 130 years, Fyffes has been a leading importer of tropical produce, with a strong focus on quality, relationships with growers, and sustainability. Fyffes continues to innovate and lead in the industry. We are the largest importer of Fairtrade certified bananas globally and a key player in the European banana and pineapple market.Are you an enthusiastic Health & Safety professional with excellent people skills? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence positive change and support teams to work safely and confidently?We are looking for aHealth & Safety Managerto join our team on afull-time, permanentbasis.About the RoleAs our Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining a safe working environment across our operation. You will provide hands-on support, guidance and training while ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, personable, and passionate about creating a strong safety culture.Responsibilities:Ÿ Drive consistent high standards by assuring compliance with policies, regulations, guidelines and proceduresrequired by customers and relevant authorities regarding Health & Safety.Ÿ Chairing H&S committee and organize meetings as required, ensuring full participation and attendance.Ÿ Site accident & near miss investigation, including the collation of reports and systematic filing and overseeing root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow up where needed.Ÿ Staff assessment on return to work with changes to normal dutiesŸ Accident and Dangerous Occurrence Reporting with HSAŸ COSH –ensuring that all chemicals are stored and used as recommended by the manufacturer and in line with site risk assessments.Ÿ Maintain, and ensure implementation of the Health & Safety System.Ÿ Responsible for ensuring H&S training is sufficient and completed – First Aid, Manual Handling and other as appropriate, working closely with department heads to deliver.Ÿ Ensure site activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation and company health and policy and its support documents.Ÿ Regularly review and update Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Statements, communicating any updates to teams.Ÿ Implementing a program of Internal Audits on the Health & Safety Management System.Ÿ Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced.Ÿ Assure audit/inspection awareness and preparedness.Ÿ Ensure the Operations Manager, Supervisors and Line Leaders are vigorously engaged in all health and safety management systems across the site.Ÿ Compile weekly and monthly data as required, communicate the information to management, and executive teams where applicable.Ÿ Collaborate closely with the Management Team and Line Managers in relation to Health & Safety Standards and PoliciesŸ Liaising with the HR Manager & company insurer relating to information required in defense of claims and ensuring the required documentation if disclosed within the required timescales.Ÿ Be instrumental in encouraging near miss and safety observation reporting.Ÿ Control of Contractors/Sub-Contractors and required compliance paperwork.Daily site safety walks to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure complianceQualificationsHealth & Safety, Occupational Health, and EHS (Environment Health and Safety) skillsWorkplace Safety and Safety Training experiencePrevious experience completing AuditsKnowledge of health and safety regulations and complianceStrong communication and interpersonal skillsStrong leadership and people skills requiredAttention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesQualifications in Health and Safety or related fieldExperience in the agriculture or food industry is a plus